Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
PFAS substance subject to proposed EU-wide PFAS restriction under REACH (EINECS 256-522-6). Extremely persistent in the environment with no known degradation pathway. Formulators should plan phase-out strategy and check jurisdiction-specific PFAS timelines before inclusion in new products.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Perfluoro Dimethylethylpentane safe in cosmetics?
PFAS substance subject to proposed EU-wide PFAS restriction under REACH (EINECS 256-522-6). Extremely persistent in the environment with no known degradation pathway. Formulators should plan phase-out strategy and check jurisdiction-specific PFAS timelines before inclusion in new products. The EU classifies Perfluoro Dimethylethylpentane as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Perfluoro Dimethylethylpentane allowed in the EU?
Perfluoro Dimethylethylpentane EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Perfluoro Dimethylethylpentane do in cosmetics?
Perfluoro Dimethylethylpentane functions as: Skin conditioning, solvent, emollient (marketed as FIFLOW). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 50285-18-2.
What is the Margin of Safety for Perfluoro Dimethylethylpentane?
adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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